The Tank Story is a modern, state of the art exhibition that brings the story of the tank and its crew to life; from the first tank to the very latest.
33 key vehicles from the history of armoured warfare, including Little Willy, the Tiger Tank and Challenger 2 have been displayed amongst cutting edge display materials in a vast new exhibition hall which also houses the Museum’s new shop, restaurant, entrance and other new visitor facilities.
Tank Museum Director Richard Smith said; “The aim of this new exhibition is to give an accessible overview of the armoured warfare story. We want to give visitors a better insight into the lives of the soldiers who have both crewed and faced these machines in combat.”
The exhibition draws on archive footage, photographs, veterans’ accounts and supporting collection artefacts; many of which have never been on public display before. The soldier’s story is told in his own words, and it is placed in context with the world events that gave rise to the invention and rapid development of the tank through the 20th Century and beyond.
“Within the wider narrative, the supporting collections and the veterans’ stories create fascinating sub-stories that are both thought provoking and inspirational. The tanks themselves have been selected for their historical significance, making The Tank Story exhibition hall one of the `wonders of the world` in terms of military history,” Richard added. -- www.tankmuseum.org
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